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2021 Student Send-Off Guide 2021 Student Send-Off Guide Table of Contents Purpose……………………………………………………. 3 Promotion…………………………………………………. 4 Program………………………………………………….... 5 Best Practices…………………………………………….... 7 Templates…………………………………………………... 8 • Planning Timeline • Event Planning Checklist • Budget • Eyes of Texas and Texas Fight Lyrics Note from the Texas Exes Chapters Team A big Texas-sized thank you to you and your chapter for hosting a Student Send-Off! These events are a great opportunity for incoming Longhorns and their families to see that there is a local, Longhorn alumni group supporting them. Texas Exes and UT’s Office of Admissions truly appreciates your continued effort to engage alumni and students! Hook ‘Em! Catherine Flores Chapters and Networks Coordinator [email protected] o (512) 840-5637 1(800) 594-3937 2 | Purpose • Give local alumni a chance to introduce incoming students to the UT family • Help send a message that “while UT is large, we care about your sons and daughters and we want parents to feel comfortable sending them to Austin” • Show support from the local community for all students who have been admitted to UT • Provide a space for students to meet other students from their hometown who will also be on campus • Encourage student development to create lifelong giving Longhorns Each participant should be able to describe the event, after it is over, as warm, friendly, fun, relevant, and informative without being overwhelming. Please note: Since 2018, Texas Exes Chapters Team is working with UT’s Office of Admissions to market your chapter’s event to students. Admissions requires that these events be free to students and their guest(s). Please remember to factor this in when planning your chapter’s event. Thank you! 3 | Promotion Get the Word Out • Make it a group effort to ensure that your Send Off is a success. o Give several volunteers the responsibility of calling up a few admitted students from your area to personally invite them and their parents. A call from a chapter representative may be the needed push to inspire a student and his/her family to attend, and to feel warmly welcomed to the Longhorn family. • Put a press release in the local media, get on community calendars (print and online) • Ask schools to publicize the date before classes end • Chapter emails to all alumni (and current students based on chapter’s decision). For help promoting your Chapter’s Send Off please contact Chapters and Networks Coordinator Catherine Flores at [email protected] Marketing Event to Students and Alumni • Chapters must submit event information at least 4 weeks before the event for Texas Exes to send out emails in a timely manner and ensure the event is marketed well. The chapter may choose to include a chapter email ([email protected]) or utilize your premium Eventbrite account (username is [email protected] – contact us for the PW) to receive RSVPs. o Fill out the Student Send-Off Email Marketing Request Form: SSO Email Request Form o Want to keep in touch with students from your Chapter area after the Send Off? Include a sign-in sheet at the event for parents and students to get information about future Chapter events. • The Chapters Department will create a Chapter e-mail to be sent out to students and alumni in advance after you make your request through the above form. The Chapters Department will send an email to all alumni, members, and friends of The University who receive the chapter’s regular weekly emails. o Please contact Catherine Flores at [email protected] with any questions. 4 | COVID-19 Safety and Precautions Texas Exes Chapters and Networks will continue to follow the guidance of CDC safety recommendations and UT’s plans for COVID-19 safety when planning in-person events. UT plans for a near normal start in Fall with planning updates expected. We expect more changed from UT in the coming weeks. Students have been asked to have a 2-week quarantine before coming to the Forty Acres, so please be mindful of the first class date (August 25) and when your chapter is hosting an in-person event. Lastly, we encourage all to get vaccinated—doing so doesn’t only protect you from COVID-19, it is an act that protects others. Program Keep the program brief- give the students plenty of time to get to know each other and the alumni there, as well as to ask any questions they might have. We recommend choosing a Chapter leader most comfortable with public speaking. Suggested Speakers: • Chapter Leaders • University Representatives • Texas Exes staff • Current Student (past scholarship recipients) • Current Parent • Student Leaders • Local Elected Officials 5 | Sample Event Timeline Start late enough that parents can get there after work, but not too late. 6-6:30 pm is good start time and weeknights work best from feedback on past Send-Offs. Introductions • Chapter leader- 2-3 minutes o Introduces him/herself and welcomes everyone- See Sample Chapter Leader Script on p. 11 o Opportunity for freshmen and parents to ask questions o Opportunity for local Texas Exes to wish these students well as they get ready to head to Austin and to remind them that the Texas Exes chapter is also a resource at home o Points out key local chapter leaders; recognizes their efforts in making the event possible o Recognizes special guests, including local educators or elected officials and scholarship recipients o Introduces first speaker • Guest speaker- 5-10 minutes o Depending on their role, they should welcome the students and their families, and encourage the students to make the most of their time on campus. • Current Student- 5 minutes o Speak about experiences on campus o Reinforce recommendation for students to get involved o Tell of Camp Texas or Student Member experience, or scholarship recipient experience, if applicable o Give brief advice for success in class work while at UT (What did they learn as a freshman that has continued to help them succeed as a student) o Invites student guests to talk further with any current students present • Chapter Leader- 3 minutes o Thanks student speaker o Gives best wishes to students, tell them Texas Exes will be ready to welcome them as life members when they graduate o Invite students to attend chapter events when they are home for breaks o Encourage parents to join Texas Exes to stay informed about what is going on locally and on campus; Encourage students to join as a Student Member o Encourage students to attend Orange and White Welcome as well as Camp Texas ( https://www.texasexes.org/get-involved/camp-texas) 6 | Sing Eyes of Texas – with words on display or in handouts. (Parents and students may not have it memorized yet.) Or play a recording of the Eyes of Texas to sing along to. Prior to your event, we encourage leaders to read, watch, and listen to learn more about the history of The Eyes of Texas at eyesoftexas.utexas.edu (full report - https://eyesoftexas.utexas.edu/full-report/) Best Practices • Ask current students to attend, so that they can share experiences with the entering freshmen. • Door prizes always go over well. You can give away things like a pre-paid Student Membership and/or Parent Membership to the Texas Exes, Longhorn gear donated by local retailers, or things they’ll need in college, like food gift cards. • Generate buzz by creating Facebook group or event and encourage people to join it when communicating with them • Give students something to leave with- include information on Texas Exes and any other information you can gather for them about UT- Camp Texas, housing, student discounts in the city, calendar of events, what to pack for the dorms, etc. • Use a venue that will be warm and inviting for all guests, not intimidating • Create a comfortable environment by encouraging everyone to wear game day attire • Include a sign-in sheet for students and parents so you can invite them to future Chapter events • Keep the program brief • Choose a Chapter leader or volunteer that is comfortable with public speaking to give the remarks about the Chapter and Texas Exes (see Sample Script on p.11) • End with the “Eyes of Texas” and have the words either on a handout or on the screen. Remember, parents and students may not have it memorized yet. • Remember that this event is for all students, so don’t put too much focus on the scholarship recipients- there are other opportunities for that. • Be cautious if offering alcohol for purchase- while it may be appropriate for adults, make sure that it’s not a focal point of the evening 7 | Templates Student Send-Off Event Planning Timeline 3 Months in Advance | Date _________ __Potential date for sendoff identified and confirmed with board __Assign chapter member or board member as sendoff chair/liaison __Reserve venue for event (consider a contingency venue) __Set the budget __Begin looking for potential sponsors __Contact speakers for the program __Send logistical information to the Texas Exes for the invitation __Assign specific jobs to committee members/board __Decide on caterer and menu for the event __Rent any equipment needed 7 Weeks in Advance | Date _______ __Submit Admit List Request Form (to request student attendee invitations) 5 Weeks in Advance | Date _______ __Confirm with any sponsors __Send sponsor names to Texas Exes to include on email promotions 1 Month in Advance | Date _______ __Confirm order and set up time with caterer __Confirm set up needs with venue __Invitations sent out __Invite any special guests (examples: local media, local elected officials, high
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